Carolina Forest ER Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Most Expensive
420x
the federal fair-price benchmark
14,847
17 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Carolina Forest ERcharges the most compared to the federal fair-price benchmark. “They Charge” is what appears on your bill. “Gov. Benchmark” is what the government determines the doctor's work is worth.
| Procedure | Code | They Charge | Gov. Benchmark | You Overpay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repositioning of previously implanted transvenous pacemaker or implantable defibrillator (right atrial or right ventricular) electrode | 33215 | $133,194 | $275 | +$132,919 |
| Application of stereotactic headframe for stereotactic radiosurgery (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) | 61800 | $66,735 | $146 | +$66,589 |
| Insertion of pacemaker pulse generator only; with existing single lead | 33212 | $133,194 | $292 | +$132,902 |
| Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; single lead system | 33227 | $133,194 | $302 | +$132,892 |
| Insertion of pacemaker pulse generator only; with existing dual leads | 33213 | $133,194 | $304 | +$132,890 |
| Relocation of skin pocket for pacemaker | 33222 | $133,194 | $310 | +$132,884 |
| Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system | 33228 | $133,194 | $315 | +$132,879 |
| Insertion of pacemaker pulse generator only; with existing multiple leads | 33221 | $133,194 | $319 | +$132,875 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator pulse generator only; with existing single lead | 33240 | $133,194 | $320 | +$132,874 |
| Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; multiple lead system | 33229 | $133,194 | $330 | +$132,864 |
| Insertion of 2 transvenous electrodes, permanent pacemaker or implantable defibrillator | 33217 | $133,194 | $330 | +$132,864 |
| Insertion of a single transvenous electrode, permanent pacemaker or implantable defibrillator | 33216 | $133,194 | $331 | +$132,863 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator pulse generator only; with existing dual leads | 33230 | $133,194 | $333 | +$132,861 |
| Repair of 2 transvenous electrodes for permanent pacemaker or implantable defibrillator | 33220 | $133,194 | $341 | +$132,853 |
| Repair of single transvenous electrode, permanent pacemaker or implantable defibrillator | 33218 | $133,194 | $348 | +$132,846 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator pulse generator only; with existing multiple leads | 33231 | $133,194 | $355 | +$132,839 |
About Carolina Forest ER Pricing
Carolina Forest ER in , SC charges 420x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 17procedures we could compare. This data comes directly from the hospital's own published price file — they're required by federal law to share it.
What this means for your bill
If you're uninsured, out-of-network, or have a high-deductible plan, these prices directly affect what you pay. If you have in-network insurance, your insurer has likely negotiated much lower rates — but you may still owe a percentage of the hospital's high list price for your coinsurance or deductible.
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